- Distance: 13.1 mi
- Duration: 21 min
The average train between Purley and Gatwick Airport takes 21 min and the fastest train takes 16 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Purley to Gatwick Airport. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Purley and Gatwick Airport. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Purley is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 7:42 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 21 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Purley station and arriving at Gatwick Airport station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
Purley to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Southern, depart from Purley station.
Purley to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Purley to Gatwick Airport train tickets online with Southern and Thameslink.
The distance between Purley and Gatwick Airport is 20.3 km. The road distance is 21 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Purley to Gatwick Airport every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–14 and the journey takes 21 min. Southern also services this route every 4 hours.
